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Winter can be a stressful, even dangerous, season for chickens. If you take the proper steps to winterize your chicken coop, however, you can provide safe, comfortable shelter for your flock even on the coldest days and through the iciest nights. Why Winterizing Matters Different chickens have different tolerances for cold, but winter brings more threats than just lower temperatures and all chickens can be at risk. In addition to hypothermia and frostbite, chickens stressed by the cold season are more susceptible to other illnesses. Furthermore, chickens lay less in winter, and that loss of productivity can be very damaging...

The Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday trifecta is traditionally characterized by festive and sometimes flamboyant displays of decorations. While many of these decorations are considered benign to the health and safety of you and your family, you may want to consider how they affect your pets. Dogs are the most likely culprits of gobbling up a poisonous holiday plant, so its important to take certain precautions when decorating your home for the holidays. First, beware of the poinsettia. This vibrant green and red plant indigenous to Latin America is a timeless decoration in the holiday season that garnered attention in the past for...

As winter approaches, it's essential for farmers and livestock owners to ensure their animals are prepared for the cold months ahead. Proper feed, shelter, and health care are critical to keeping livestock healthy and productive during the harsh winter season. In this blog, we'll guide you through key feed and shelter essentials to keep your livestock safe, warm, and well-nourished throughout the winter. 1. Adjusting Feed for Winter Needs During the winter months, livestock requires additional energy to maintain their body heat and overall health. Here's how to adjust your feeding practices to meet the increased nutritional demands: Increase Caloric...

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and friends, enjoying delicious meals, and reflecting on everything we’re grateful for—including our beloved pets. While the holiday season is a time of celebration, it also brings a few potential hazards for our furry companions. With extra people in the house, tempting foods on the table, and festive decorations, it's important to ensure your pets are safe and stress-free during the Thanksgiving festivities. Here are some essential Thanksgiving safety tips for your pets to ensure that everyone—two-legged and four-legged alike—has a happy and healthy holiday! 1. Watch Out for Dangerous Foods Thanksgiving...

While your dog or cat's quality and length of life depend on various factors like age, disease, and breed, one often overlooked component is weight. If your cat or dog is overweight, it could potentially raise the risk of various diseases and injuries, and overall, make it harder for your pet to live a long and healthy life. Keeping your pet at a healthy weight can be difficult, but you can start implementing some best practices with these tips. Check if Your Pet is Overweight Though some fat on your pet is normal, too much could interfere with their health....